Re: Another stupid question about my Johnson CDs

[Don]

The only foolish question is the one not asked buddy.
There is no actual "tilt lock" to hold the engine in the tilted up position.
But, there is a tilt friction adjustment that can be tightened by simply tightening up the nut on the stern bracket/swivel bracket thru bolt. The friction is controlled by a large plastic conical "washer" lodged between the left stern bracket and swivel housing. Be careful if this is a salt water motor though, these parts may be corroded/stuck in place, over tightening the nut might just strip it or snap off the thru bolt.
Don